American Dream
4th July – Happy Independence
Day – United States of America
The belief that anyone, regardless of
where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own
version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone.
The American dream is achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work,
not by chance. Both native-born Americans and American immigrants pursue and
can achieve the American dream. In contrast to other political and economic
systems, such as communist dictatorships, America
The tenets of the American dream can be
found in the Declaration of Independence, which states, “We hold these truths
to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by
their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty
The American dream requires political and
economic freedom as well as rules of law and private property rights. Without
them, individuals cannot make the choices that will permit them to attain
success, nor can they have confidence that their achievements will not be taken
away from them through arbitrary force.
The American dream offers the freedom to
make both the large and small decisions that affect one’s life; the freedom to
aspire to bigger and better things and the possibility of achieving them; the
freedom to accumulate wealth; the opportunity to lead a dignified life; and the
freedom to live in accordance with one’s values, even if those values are not
widely held or accepted.
Home ownership is frequently cited as an
example of attaining the American dream. It is a symbol of financial success
and independence, and it means having the ability to control one’s own piece of
property instead of being subjected to the whims of a landlord. Owning one’s
own business and being one’s own boss also represent American dream fulfillment.
From: Investopedia
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